Students hold Black Friday Protest
They vowed to stand up against the attacks on people's democratic rights.
Students hold Black Friday Protest
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International fact-finding mission in Comval pushes through amid military psy-war
International fact-finding mission in Comval pushes through amid military psy-war
By MARA S. GENOTIVA Davao Today TAGUM CITY – An international fact-finding and solidarity mission bound to check on reported human rights violations was blocked twice by military checkpoints on Saturday entering Maco, Compostela Valley. The mission comprised of 200...
Soldiers harass mission probing rights abuses in Mindanao
Soldiers harass mission probing rights abuses in Mindanao
“We came here for a very urgent reason, we came here to verify mounting reports of rights abuse against peasant and Lumad communities perpetrated allegedly by military elements. No wonder the military people do not want us here.”
Displaced Meranaw folks want to return to Marawi for good, not just visit their homes
Displaced Meranaw folks want to return to Marawi for good, not just visit their homes
“The Friday protest proves that the [government] can no longer contain the angst and frustrations of the [displaced] Meranaws from the [main] affected areas. The [government] should now look into the clamor of affected residents,."
‘Wheel of Terror’: Martial law in Mindanao exhorts state violence
‘Wheel of Terror’: Martial law in Mindanao exhorts state violence
As of December 2017, Karapatan has already documented 126 cases of extrajudicial killings in the whole country -- at least half of which committed in the Southern Mindanao Region (SMR).
Martial Law in Mindanao: Rights violations reportedly on the rise
Martial Law in Mindanao: Rights violations reportedly on the rise
"Unsurprisingly, military rule has constricted mechanisms for redress, platforms for protest, and initiatives that petition the government for immediate action.”
How SC decided on the second extension of martial law in Mindanao
How SC decided on the second extension of martial law in Mindanao
Seen as a precedent to nationwide military rule in the Philippines, human rights groups and advocates and freedom-loving individuals readily opposed the second extension and denounced the Supreme Court's decision.
Youth groups call to #LiftMartialLaw and fight for human rights
Youth groups call to #LiftMartialLaw and fight for human rights
“Let's remember the historical significance of the FQS and tightly hold on to its lesson that there is no other way to preserve our rights but to unite and fight against all forms of fascism and dictatorship.”
‘There is no legal basis to extend martial law in Mindanao’ – petitioners
‘There is no legal basis to extend martial law in Mindanao’ – petitioners
“To imply that martial law with its extraordinary powers is a benign solution to our problems is a misrepresentation that has a conditioning effect on our people to accept authoritarianism until it’s too late to stop, and this should not be allowed to happen."
Martial law victims vow to challenge any compromise plan with Marcoses
Martial law victims vow to challenge any compromise plan with Marcoses
"We strongly hold on to our stand that this is a reversal of history and an escape from accountability for their crimes of plunder and human rights violations.”
Paskuhang Bakwit | Lumad, Manila-based students call to end martial law in Mindanao, food blockade
Paskuhang Bakwit | Lumad, Manila-based students call to end martial law in Mindanao, food blockade
MANILA -- Christmas is just around the corner and in the spirit of giving, students from different schools in Metro Manila came together on Dec. 20 to bring Christmas cheer for more than 100 Lumad children who are staying at the UP Diliman Stud Farm in Quezon City....
Rights abuses on the rise after Mindanao martial law extension
Rights abuses on the rise after Mindanao martial law extension
“These are the real face of martial law.”
Second extension of Mindanao martial law to bring more rights abuses, says Karapatan
Second extension of Mindanao martial law to bring more rights abuses, says Karapatan
Karapatan said the looming extension and expansion of martial law nationwide makes the human rights situation "more urgent and dangerous."
Court drops raps vs. ‘Kabataan 8’
Court drops raps vs. ‘Kabataan 8’
MANILA – A Quezon City court has cleared all charges against the eight youth activists who were arrested and detained for protesting during the July 22 special joint session of the House of Representatives to vote on the extension of martial law in Mindanao. In...
Sup(press)ed freedom in Marawi
Sup(press)ed freedom in Marawi
“The truth will soon come out. Nothing is ever hidden.”
Holiday or not, groups all set for nationwide rally tomorrow vs. martial law
Holiday or not, groups all set for nationwide rally tomorrow vs. martial law
“He can threaten the people with Martial Law using the Left as scapegoat, like what Marcos did, but it still will not deter the people from gathering in public places to voice their indignation.”
Mindanao martial law | Minors, students among civilians killed, missing in Marawi
Mindanao martial law | Minors, students among civilians killed, missing in Marawi
A Mindanao peace group reports killings, disappearances and torture of Marawi civilians by government troops since the its military offensives began in May.
Marawi bakwit questions Martial Law, warfare being used on few remaining ‘enemy’
Marawi bakwit questions Martial Law, warfare being used on few remaining ‘enemy’
‘Why don’t they stop the bombing? There is no more enemy. Or even if there are enemies still, there are too few of them.
Marawi bakwit to Duterte: ‘Maybe you don’t remember we Muslim voted for you’
Marawi bakwit to Duterte: ‘Maybe you don’t remember we Muslim voted for you’
'I want to call on Pres. Duterte, please stop the bombing of Marawi and please lift Martial Law.'
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